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Blogging special sports events and storiesSun, 02 Aug 2015 23:10:48 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.2Robertson Stadium signs can be yours — for a pricehttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2013/01/robertson-stadium-signs-can-be-yours-for-a-price/
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The University of Houston plans to auction 112 signs salvaged from the demolition of Robertson Stadium.]]>
The University of Houston plans to auction 112 signs salvaged from the demolition of Robertson Stadium.

The auction – on UHCougars.com – began at noon Friday and runs through noon Feb. 4.

Up for bid are 41 small stadium signs (each measuring 12 inches long and six inches tall) at a starting bid of $50. Ten medium section signs (measuring 18 inches long and 10 inches tall) will start with an $100 opening bid.

An opening bid of $150 is required for each of the 47 large reserved seating signage that measure 24 inches tall and range from 36 to 48 inches long.

Also available are 14 oversized stadium signs, measuring 72 inches wide and 11.5 to 23 inches tall, that start with a opening bid of $200.

Shipping costs range from $10 to $70 depending on size. A pick-up option with a refund of shipping charges will be made available only for the large and extra large signs.

Pick-up dates and times are by appointment, beginning Feb. 4-8 between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the UH Athletics/Alumni Center.

All funds raised will benefit UH student-athletes. For more information contact Cougar Pride at cougarpride@uh.edu or 713-743-GoUH (4684).

Final days of Robertson Stadium

Maybe the Mayans were predicting the end of the University of Houston’s Robertson Stadium. Coincidence?

Here’s the latest – and nearly final – of the demolition at the stadium.

Only a small section of the visitor’s side remains as of early Friday afternoon.

A UH fan shot this video of the scoreboard crashing down this week:

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Check out the latest photos of the demolition project at Robertson Stadium.]]>Check out the latest photos of the demolition project at Robertson Stadium.

Robertson Stadium demolition

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Watch as the concession area in the southeast corner of Robertson Stadium comes crashing down Monday morning.]]>
]]>http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/12/video-uh-fan-takes-down-piece-of-robertson-stadium/feed/4Photos: Major demolition begins on Robertson Stadiumhttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/12/photos-major-demolition-begins-on-robertson-stadium/
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Check out the latest photos of the demolition project at Robertson Stadium.]]>Joe Chastang wasn’t going to bypass a chance at some history.

Chastang, a longtime Houston supporter, won an auction in early November for the right to take one last swing at Robertson Stadium.

He collected Monday, helping knock down the concession area in the southeast corner as major demolition began on the 70-year-old stadium.

“I was sitting (at the banquet) and had a little bit to drink,” Chastang said. “I didn’t think my wife would want me to bid on it. But when it came up she nudged me and said ‘Aren’t you going to bid?’ I said, ‘Heck yeah, I’m going to bid on it.’

“It was worth the money to be able to do.”

The demolition of Robertson Stadium is expected to be completed by early February with groundbreaking shortly after, said Mack Rhoades, UH vice president for intercollegiate athletics.

Robertson Stadium demolition

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Check out the latest photos of the demolition project at Robertson Stadium.]]>Check out the latest photos of the demolition project at Robertson Stadium, which began Dec. 2. Want to buy a seat from the stadium? Click here to find out how.

Robertson Stadium demolition

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The University of Houston athletics department began an online auction Tuesday to sell a limited number of stadium seats from 70-year-old Robertson Stadium, which will be demolished during the next month to make way for a new on-campus stadium to open in 2014.
]]>Want to own a piece of Robertson Stadium history?

Get out the checkbook.

The University of Houston athletics department will begin an online auction today to sell a limited number of stadium seats from 70-year-old Robertson Stadium, which will be demolished during the next month to make way for a new on-campus stadium to open in 2014.

The auction, which will be held on UHCougars.com, will run beginning at 5 p.m. today through noon Dec. 14.

Thirty-five standalone seats from the concourse seating areas of the stadium will offered at a starting bid of $150 each. A starting bid of $250 has been set for 49 double-chair sets, while bidding will begin at $400 for four different four-chair sets.

In addition, UH plans to auction a set number of seatbacks at a starting price of $100.

All purchases must be picked up at the Yeoman Fieldhouse inside the Athletics/Alumni Center. Because of the size of the items no shipping will be provided.

Auction winners can pick up their standalone seats from noon to 4 p.m. on Dec. 19 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 20.

All proceeds from the auction will benefit UH student-athletes. For more information please contact Cougar Pride at cougarpride@uh.edu or (713) 743-GoUH (4684).

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Major demolition activity is set to begin on Dec. 10 when the southeast concession stand is torn down. Stadium demolition is projected to last approximately six to eight weeks.]]>

Aerial view of Robertson Stadium. (Chronicle file)

The demolition of 70-year-old Robertson Stadium on the University of Houston campus will begin this weekend, the school announced Friday.

The first phase, which begins Sunday through Dec. 9, will involve the stripping of the interior of the stadium in preparation for stadium demolition. The project is a joint venture with Manhattan Construction Company, which will construct the Cougars’ new stadium, JTB Services and Lindamood Demolition.

Major demolition activity is set to begin on Dec. 10 when the southeast concession stand is torn down. Stadium demolition is projected to last approximately six to eight weeks.

The UH athletics department will have a webcam for fans to track the progress of the demolition on UHCougars.com. Fans can also view the project in person at any time from the rooftop of the stadium parking garage.

]]>http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/11/details-unveiled-for-process-of-bringing-down-robertson-stadium/feed/44Vote: Top UH football moments in Robertson Stadium historyhttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/08/vote-top-uh-football-moments-in-robertson-stadium-history/
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The University of Houston will say goodbye to Robertson Stadium after this season. Vote for your top UH football moment.]]>First, thanks for all the stories of your favorite UH football moments in Robertson Stadium history. I will be contacting some of you in the near future for a story on the final season of the stadium.

I have narrowed the list (sorry the great concerts didn’t make it) and provided some details and links. Please vote for your favorite – and if there is a big one that should be on the list feel free to cast a write-in vote in the comment section.

Each week during the season we will do a countdown of the reader’s picks for the top moments in the stadium’s history. The countdown will begin with the game day preview for the Sept. 1 opener against Texas State.

Vote below.

Sept. 21, 1946: Cougars play inaugural game at stadium
Then known as Houston Public School Stadium, the University of Houston played its inaugural game at the venue – a 13-7 loss to Southwestern Louisiana. The Cougars’ first win at the stadium would come three weeks later, 34-0 over Texas A&I. The Cougars would play there through 1950 before moving games to newly-constructed Rice Stadium.

Nov. 9, 1996: UH beats No. 20 Southern Miss 56-49 in overtime
Antowain Smith scored six touchdowns, including a 12-yard run in overtime, as the Cougars kept their hopes alive of claiming a share of the Conference USA title. The following week UH beat Louisville to claim the league’s spot in the Liberty Bowl.

Nov. 9, 2002: Reynolds sets single-game rushing mark
Joffrey Reynolds rushed for a school-record 300 yards in the Cougars’ 54-48 triple-overtime loss to East Carolina. Reynolds’ rushing total broke the previous mark of 282, set by Paul Gipson against Tulsa in 1968.

Oct. 13, 2007: Avery, Alridge make history
Rice got a double dose as Donnie Avery set a Conference USA record with 346 receiving yards and Anthony Alridge rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns in a 56-48 loss to the Cougars. It was the first time in major college history that teammates had 300-plus receiving yards and 200-plus rushing yards in the same game.

Sept. 26, 2009: UH rallies for thrilling win over Texas Tech
Case Keenum scored on a quarterback draw with 49 seconds left, giving the No. 17 Cougars a 29-28 victory against Texas Tech. The Cougars’ game-winning drive covered 16 plays and 95 yards – including a key fourth-down catch by Patrick Edwards – to erase a 28-23 deficit. The win came a week after the Cougars upset No. 5 Oklahoma State on the road and marked the first time UH was ranked since 1991.

Oct. 31, 2009: No. 15 Houston survives Southern Miss 50-43
Case Keenum threw for a career-high 559 yards, the most ever at Robertson Stadium, and five touchdowns, the last a 21-yarder to Patrick Edwards with 21 seconds remaining, as No. 15 Houston escaped with a 50-43 over Southern Miss. The Cougars led 43-29 with less than seven minutes remaining before Southern Miss rallied to tie the game with 57 seconds left.

Oct. 22, 2011: Case Keenum breaks FBS total offense record
With a 30-yard pass to Justin Johnson in the first quarter against Marshall, quarterback Case Keenum became the Football Bowl Subdivision’s career leader in total offense. He broke the record 16,910 yards set by Hawaii’s Timmy Chang from 2000-04.

Oct. 29, 2011: Keenum throws nine TDs in rout of rival Rice
Case Keenum threw for nine touchdowns as the No. 18 Cougars remained perfect with a 73-34 rout of the Owls. The nine touchdowns gave him 139 for his career, passing Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell’s FBS record 134. Patrick Edwards caught five of the touchdown passes and finished with 318 yards receiving, and Tyron Carrier tied the NCAA career record for career kickoff returns for touchdowns by taking the opening kickoff 100 yards.